using the lr32 to make 3/4" holes on Ron Paulks ultimate workbench I made

[honeydoman]

recently Ron Paulk post the ultimate workbench  I bought the plans and me and a friend built the workbench.  I was the chosen one to put the 160+ holes in the top.  so I got the Idea to use a 3/4" spiral upcut router bit with a 1/2" shank and it took me less than 20 minutes to achieve this feat !

I did a video on it and here is the link, check it out... and this table is very light weight and easy to set up and I will be using in starting tomorrow to do a mantel, and then some built ins.  

 

[RONWEN]

Nice job Kreg & great tips on the build!

 

[Dan Clark]

Kreg,

Nice work. I'm thinking about building one. Some questions...

- Why 3/4" holes?  Why not 20 mm?

- Do you feel comfortable that hole alignment is good enough to use bench dogs for alignment?  I.e. that holes are parallel and square?  I suspect no, but I hope to be surprised.

- With your UWB building experience, what would you change?

Regards,

Dan.

 

[honeydoman]

dan,  I used 3/4 cuz I could not find a 20 mm upcut bit... if they make one and I had found one I would have used it... they probably do just did not take enough time.

if you take your time at it then the holes will like up 99.90% perfect I think and even 100% if you are totally anal !! lol...

have not really worked with it yet.. ron loves it and I think I will to...

changes dont know yet as I have not used it yet... will advise in a week or two.

 

[Dan Clark]

Kreg,

Thanks for the feedback. You're right - it's probably a bit early to get usage feedback. I think I'll start looking for a 20mm bit though.

Regards,

Dan.

 

[RONWEN]

Perhaps go across a row with a slightly under size drill bit and then go back through with a 20mm router bit before the rail is unclamped?

 

[honeydoman]

Can't  find a 20mm  router  bit. If you can find some you will sell them.

 

[Wonderwino]

Festool makes a 20mm European Hinge Boring Bit - #491072 that could work well, but I'd want to bore the holes before the bench was assembled so I could back the panel up with a scrap of MDF or plywood..

They also make a HSS 20mm spiral bit - #490951.

Do over?   [scared]

 

[RONWEN]

Can't  find a 20mm  router  bit. If you can find some you will sell them.

http://www.festoolproducts.com/Festool-491072-Euro-hinge-boring-bit-HW-20mm-p/491072.htm

 

[honeydoman]

i used the bench today and it worked great one of the main things I like is the large size for assembly  mine is 3'x7'  and the little cubbies for stashing tools.

I took the clamping set from festool the one with the 2 spring clamps and the 2 stops and sanded them down with the ro 90 (another good use for it)  and sanded of the 1mm from 20 to 19 so now they fit in the 3/4 " holes size.

so that is the update for the 1st day of use.  I am making a mantel

 

[Dan Clark]

i used the bench today and it worked great one of the main things I like is the large size for assembly  mine is 3'x7'  and the little cubbies for stashing tools.

I took the clamping set from festool the one with the 2 spring clamps and the 2 stops and sanded them down with the ro 90 (another good use for it)  and sanded of the 1mm from 20 to 19 so now they fit in the 3/4 " holes size.

so that is the update for the 1st day of use.  I am making a mantel

Kreg,

Good feedback.  Keep it coming.  I find it interesting that you scaled it down too. Sounds like the sweet-spot length is 7'. Why did you choose those dimensions?

Regards,

Dan.

 

[Jesus Aleman]

Kreg, is that 3' wide for both tables or each? 

 

[JeromeM]

Festool makes a 20mm European Hinge Boring Bit - #491072 that could work well, but I'd want to bore the holes before the bench was assembled so I could back the panel up with a scrap of MDF or plywood..

They also make a HSS 20mm spiral bit - #490951.

Do over?   [scared]

I used the 20mm hinge bit and the 30mm hinge bit and a 6mm dowel bit (I think) when making my template

That template has come in useful on several occasions
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nui-jerome/sets/72157622407585122/

 

[RONWEN]

Some handy looking projects there Jerome!

 

[honeydoman]

Jesus.  No,  18". Each table. For the 3'. Wide
The size came from my friend who has a work table that size and we thought it would work fine. As a lot of my bookcase tops are 70-80" tall and this way I can assemble on the top and nt the garage floor as in past

 

[JeromeM]

Some handy looking projects there Jerome!

Thanks.

I find the more items I make using the 96mm hole pattern and the systainer sizes the more useful they all become.

 

[VictorL]

Can't  find a 20mm  router  bit. If you can find some you will sell them.

I do have one fore sale at the fraction of cost. Position #6
There are other 8mm shank router bits.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/classifieds/different-festool-stuff/

VictorL

 

[honeydoman]

As requested here is a short video update. On using table for built ins.  The larger size is helpful for large assembly

Update using the ultimate workbench

 

[Dan Clark]

Kreg,

Another question...  Did you also modify the finished height of the UWB?

Thanks,

Dan.

 

[honeydoman]

here is another update.  the 1st pic is how I protect the top while cutting down sheet goods.  I buy the 1/2"  pick insulation sheets and trim to size.  it works great and last a good while.  it also works great on the mft 's tables to protect the tops which I also use when using the mft.

I tape it down when I do full sheet goods by myself  other wise it moves.  this way it stays put while I adjust.

the 2nd pic is how the 11" clamps work great to hold the long rail down and clamp to straight flat surface, instead of into the opening and is does not hold well.